We start by learning about your tinnitus, hearing, symptoms, and how tinnitus is affecting your everyday life.

Your audiologist will discuss your results and determine whether Oto and CBT are appropriate for you, along with any other recommended treatment options.

If Oto is part of your treatment plan, we'll help you get started. You'll complete a brief questionnaire so the program can be tailored to your needs.

You'll work through guided audio sessions and exercises designed to help you develop practical skills for managing tinnitus.

Your progress can be monitored by our audiology team through Oto's clinician dashboard. We'll continue to support you and adjust your treatment plan as needed.

There is currently no single cure for tinnitus, and the underlying cause can vary from person to person. However, tinnitus can often be managed effectively. Treatment focuses on reducing how bothersome tinnitus is and helping you regain control over your sleep, concentration, emotions, and daily activities.

Your tinnitus evaluation begins with a comprehensive hearing evaluation and a detailed discussion about your tinnitus and how it affects your daily life. We may assess characteristics such as the type, pitch, and loudness of your tinnitus and discuss factors that may be contributing to your symptoms. Based on your results, we'll review appropriate treatment and management options with you.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based approach that focuses on changing the thoughts, emotions, and reactions associated with tinnitus. CBT does not try to convince you that your tinnitus isn't real. Instead, it teaches practical strategies that can help reduce the distress and attention your brain gives to the tinnitus.

Oto is an app-based tinnitus management program that uses evidence-based CBT for tinnitus. It provides guided daily audio sessions, exercises, assessments, and other resources designed to help you develop practical skills for managing tinnitus.

Yes. Oto is accessed through an app, allowing you to complete your sessions and exercises from home or wherever it's convenient for you. Your audiologist remains involved in your care and can monitor your progress through Oto's clinician dashboard.

Most daily sessions take approximately 10 minutes. Consistency is more important than spending a large amount of time each day, making Oto easy to incorporate into your normal routine.

Oto includes a structured six-module core CBT program. Your audiologist will guide you through the program and provide ongoing support based on your individual needs and progress.

Oto is not designed to eliminate the tinnitus sound itself. Instead, CBT focuses on changing your response to tinnitus and reducing the distress and disruption it causes. Many people find that as tinnitus becomes less bothersome, they are able to focus less attention on it and return to activities they enjoy.

No. Tinnitus can occur with or without hearing loss. A comprehensive hearing evaluation is an important first step because understanding your hearing health helps us determine which treatment options may be appropriate for you.

For some people, hearing aids can be an important part of tinnitus management, particularly when hearing loss is also present. Hearing aids may make environmental sounds more accessible and can reduce the contrast between tinnitus and the sounds around you. We'll discuss whether hearing technology may be appropriate based on your hearing evaluation and individual needs.

No. Oto is one treatment option, not the only option. At Back Mountain Hearing Care, we take a personalized approach and may recommend different strategies depending on your hearing, tinnitus characteristics, symptoms, and goals.

Yes. Oto is designed to be used with support from your audiologist. Your progress can be monitored through a clinician dashboard, allowing us to provide guidance and determine whether additional follow-up or changes to your treatment plan are appropriate.

Yes. Because Oto is app-based, you can complete your daily sessions from home and incorporate the program into your regular routine.

The first step is a comprehensive tinnitus evaluation at Back Mountain Hearing Care. We'll take the time to understand your tinnitus, evaluate your hearing, discuss how tinnitus is affecting you, and determine which treatment options may be appropriate—including whether Oto is a good fit for you.